Hello:
You are invited to participate in Research Project survey [Enhancing Leadership through the Corporate Online Communities]. In this survey, approximately [50] people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about Online Learning and Training. It will take approximately [30] minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.
"Why is leadership and soft skills training so important?"
Leadership and soft skills training is necessary to enhancing the skills sets of employees in nearly every sector and industry today. This type of training must be accomplished while maintaining high levels of productivity and with reduced training budgets within the organization. Identifying the need for leadership training is quite easy; however the forum in which this training takes place is usually in a conference room or in a classroom with active (or inactive) participants who were “required” to attend. The time necessary is spent in the classroom and is one of the pitfalls in the face-to-face mode of training.
The belief that leadership and soft skills training can only occur in a lecture hall or a classroom is antiquated. By blending the learning environments to include simulations, scenarios and case studies, learning online can be accomplished effectively and at a lesser cost to the organization. “Classroom teaching is often the centerpiece of leadership training, but in recent years there has been a growing recognition of the value that can be derived from technology-based learning as an element of leadership development” (Softskills.com, 2007). Using the proper resources and mediums available, employers can give the employees the tools and right skills they need, providing “one-stop” online leadership training. As Hall (1999) states, “training is a prerequisite for proficiency”.
This research project proposal will address the need to create on-target, comprehensive, leadership training in an online environment within an organization; an environment outside the typical face-to-face classroom. In addition, three major areas will be addressed through the literature review and will be used in support of this project. These areas are; leadership and soft skills training, technology/online usage, and course development.
This research project proposal will also identify the problem, the demand, and the need for online leadership and soft skills through interview, discovery and research. Project findings and recommendations will be supported by findings and research analysis.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact [Cliff Madison] at email [[email protected]].
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
What is your position in the online training environment? (select all that apply) What motivates you to use an online training environment? How many online soft skill or leadership courses have you taken in the past 3 years? What types of online training and learning have you participated in? (select all that apply) Given the options of online or classroom training What motivates you to learn in the online classroom? How is the online training or learning assessed? How is success of the training or learning measured? What are the expectations for learning online and how is learning measured? Learning in the Online Environment According to the October edition of Training and Development Magazine, there are five key areas of a well-executed Online Leadership Development program:
Rank each one in the importance to you. Communication Accountability Leadership Skills Alignment Measurement In the online classroom what are the secrets to success that would help you learn?(rank order your answers) Pod cast or use of another device Instant message Constant contact with instructor Cell/text messaging Online networking sites (i.e. Face book) Feedback Collaboration Cooperation Accessibility Would you value an Online Leadership and Organizational Development Training Program as a viable solution to increase Leadership and Soft skills training? Benefits of Online Learning What are the benefits of Online Training and Learning? (rank order your answers) Cost of training, (travel, course expenses, and lost productivity) benefits of Online Training and Learning? Corporation is finding the need to train and on a very tight budget Growth of employees Growth of employees Employee satisfaction Employee satisfaction Customer satisfaction Customer satisfaction Customer return Increase in word of mouth marketing Increase in word of mouth marketing In your opinion, what are the benefits of Online Leadership and Soft skills Training? |
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